How to travel from Polignano a Mare to Catania, Italy
The distance between Polignano a Mare and Catania is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Polignano a Mare to Catania by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catania → Polignano a Mare if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA).
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€6($6)
Onebus
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Catania.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€38($38)
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train and Bus
Take the train to Taranto and then to Ciro' then take the bus to Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni.
- Duration8hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€29($29)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Polignano a Mare and Catania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Polignano a Mare to Catania by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Polignano a Mare and Catania is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Polignano a Mare and Catania by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Catania is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Polignano a Mare and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Catania. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Polignano a Mare and Catania. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Polignano a Mare to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari and Bari Central Train Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
Onebus, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Polignano a Mare and Catania. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Catania. The ferry typically takes around 9h 5m and departs once daily.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl run the ferry services between Polignano a Mare and Catania. Ferries run once daily and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Polignano a Mare to Catania. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Catania is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Catania. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Polignano a Mare to Catania. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Catania is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Polignano a Mare and Catania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane | 1h 50m | €130($130) | on demand | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €6($6) | 4 times a week | 597km (371 miles) |
| Bus to Catania | 10hrs | €38($38) | twice daily | 649km (403 miles) |
Ferry | 9h 5m | €38($38) | once daily | 610km (379 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8hrs | €29($29) | 4 times a week | 715km (444 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 25m | €95($95) | hourly | 527km (327 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Polignano a Mare and Catania
Bus companies
Onebus
Airlines
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blu Jet
Airports near Catania
The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Catania
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Catania
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Catania